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planetary

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈplænəteri/ · UK /ˈplænɪtəri/

planetary means: Connected with planets and how they move through space.

adjective

ABOUT PLANETSB2

Connected with planets and how they move through space.

  • They study planetary motion.
  • The telescope revealed a new planetary system.
  • Scientists compared the two planetary atmospheres.

Common phrases: planetary motion, planetary system, planetary atmosphere

ROTATING MECHANISMC2

Having parts that turn around a central point while also turning around their own centers.

  • The mixer uses planetary motion.
  • A planetary gear system fits inside the small housing.
  • The engineer inspected the planetary transmission.

Similar words: epicyclic

Common phrases: planetary gear, planetary mixer, planetary transmission

Questions about planetary

What does planetary mean?

Connected with planets and how they move through space.

What is planetary in other languages?

Türkçe: gezegensel · Español: planetario · Français: planétaire · Deutsch: planetar · Italiano: planetario · 日本語: 惑星の

How do you pronounce planetary?

In American English /ˈplænəteri/; in British English /ˈplænɪtəri/.

How do you use planetary in a sentence?

They study planetary motion. The telescope revealed a new planetary system.

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